Pool cleaner vs custodian worker

The differences between pool cleaners and custodian workers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a pool cleaner has an average salary of $32,180, which is higher than the $28,309 average annual salary of a custodian worker.

The top three skills for a pool cleaner include swimming pools, customer service and water chemistry. The most important skills for a custodian worker are wax floors, cleanliness, and scrubbers.

Pool cleaner vs custodian worker overview

	Pool Cleaner	Custodian Worker
Yearly salary	$32,180	$28,309
Hourly rate	$15.47	$13.61
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	36,953	102,181
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 54%
Average age	49	49
Years of experience	-	-

Pool cleaner vs custodian worker salary

Pool cleaners and custodian workers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Pool Cleaner	Custodian Worker
Average salary	$32,180	$28,309
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $40,000	Between $22,000 And $36,000
Highest paying City	Woburn, MA	Schenectady, NY
Highest paying state	California	New York
Best paying company	University of Northern Colorado	Idyllwild Arts
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	Hospitality

Differences between pool cleaner and custodian worker education

There are a few differences between a pool cleaner and a custodian worker in terms of educational background:

	Pool Cleaner	Custodian Worker
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 54%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Pool cleaner vs custodian worker demographics

Here are the differences between pool cleaners' and custodian workers' demographics:

	Pool Cleaner	Custodian Worker
Average age	49	49
Gender ratio	Male, 84.2% Female, 15.8%	Male, 57.4% Female, 42.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.6% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 25.5% Asian, 5.2% White, 53.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%	Black or African American, 12.0% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 19.4% Asian, 4.7% White, 58.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between pool cleaner and custodian worker duties and responsibilities

Pool cleaner example responsibilities.

Manage storefront, run inventory, record new accounts, perform sales, reception, and register duties.
Replace pool liners, pvc pipe, and pumps.
Check, repair, and replace skimmers, gas pipes, and heaters as needed
Communicate with customers regarding recommendations on repairs, replacements and upgrades of plumbing equipment.
Filter cleaning, pool repair, changing light, painting, plaster, check chemicals in water, caulking coping

Custodian worker example responsibilities.

Operate auto scrubbers, vacuums, and wet/dry extractors to mop, strip, wax, and buff floors.
Inspect assigned work locations to ensure cleanliness and organization.
Perform mechanical repairs and services to plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems and large rotating equipment including refrigeration systems.
Clean and disinfect lavatory areas including sinks, urinals and toilets using appropriate cleaning solutions.
Operate buffers and burnishers to strip, wax and buff floors and corridors in various facilities.

Pool cleaner vs custodian worker skills

Common pool cleaner skills

Swimming Pools, 20%
Customer Service, 16%
Water Chemistry, 16%
Pool Equipment, 15%
Sponges, 14%
Routine Maintenance, 6%

Common custodian worker skills

WAX Floors, 15%
Cleanliness, 11%
Scrubbers, 8%
Window Sills, 6%
Class Rooms, 6%
Taking Care, 5%

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